Central Montana Rock Guide

Central Montana Rock documents a diverse set of crags between Helena and the Rocky Mountain Front. From granitic trad adventures to steep limestone sport climbing, this unique region juxtaposes some of the hardest climbs in the state with beginner friendly crags and offers a complete spectrum in between. Written by Jake Mergenthaler, Helena’s most notable first ascensionist, with the help of the Helena Climbers’ Coalition, this second edition is equipped with new information and more than twice as many routes as the first.

This guide includes areas: 

• Mount Helena
• Blue Cloud
• Sheep Mountain
• Indian Creek
• Avalanche Gulch
• Hellgate Gulch
• Trout Creek
• Beaver Creek
• North Fork of the Teton River
• Blackleaf Canyon